The Wacker Neuson Ground Strap, 1/2 Stud, 18 is a genuine OEM component designed for the G-Series portable generator lineup, spanning the G40 through G240 models. As a direct OEM replacement, this ground strap meets the same specifications as the part installed at the factory, ensuring a secure and properly rated electrical ground connection. Compatible across a wide range of G-Series configurations — including standard, cold weather, custom, and Tier 4 variants — this is the correct part for technicians maintaining Wacker Neuson mobile and skid-mounted generators. Verify your model number against the fitment list to confirm compatibility before ordering.
Key Features
- Correct Conductor Rating for Generator Grounding — engineered to carry the grounding current loads specific to Wacker Neuson G-Series generators, not a generic strap that may underperform under load.
- 1/2-Inch Stud Termination, 18-Inch Length — matches the OEM stud size and cable length exactly, allowing direct installation to the original mounting points without modification to hardware or routing.
- Genuine OEM Part — sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5000174543 carries the same quality and material spec as the original production component.
- Broad G-Series Compatibility — fits G40, G50, G60, G70, G95, G100, G120, G150, G180, G230, and G240 generator models across multiple configurations including mobile, skid-mounted, cold weather, and Transport Canada variants.
- Electrical Safety Critical Component — a properly bonded ground strap is essential to protect operators and equipment from fault currents; a corroded, broken, or undersized strap creates genuine shock and fire risk on a live generator.
A ground strap creates a low-resistance electrical bond between the generator's engine block, frame, and grounding system, providing a controlled return path for fault current. Without a solid ground connection, any insulation failure or short circuit in the generator's electrical system can energize the machine's chassis, creating a serious shock hazard for operators and bystanders. Over time, ground straps corrode, fray at the terminals, or stretch and lose contact pressure — any of these conditions compromises the integrity of the grounding circuit and should be corrected immediately with a direct OEM replacement like the Wacker Neuson 5000174543.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000174543 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0174543 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ground Strap, 1/2 Stud, 18 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| G100-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G100 | 5000620651, 5000620650, 5200001319, 5000620649, 5200003158, 5200006900, 5200003859, 5200003857, 5200003858, 5200008716, 5000620312, 5000620313, 5000620314, 5200008348, 5100033310, 5100045553, 5100045554, 5100045555, 5200008346, 5200008347, 5100033311, 5100049835, 5100049836, 5100049837, 5200008345, 5100033312, 5100036307, 5100025816, 5100026957, 5100026958, 5100026959, 5100029211, 5100045086, 5100045498, 5100045499 |
| G120-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G120 | 5000620654, 5000620653, 5200001320, 5000620652, 5200006901, 5200003159, 5200003856, 5200003854, 5200003855, 5200014467, 5200014468, 5200008715, 5000620311, 5200014466, 5000620309, 5000620310, 5200008353, 5200008350, 5200008351, 5200008349, 5100025818, 5100025840 |
| G150-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G150 | 5000620657, 5200001321, 5200006902, 5000620656, 5000620306, 5000620655, 5200003160, 5000620889, 5000620307, 5200007860, 5000620308, 5000620887, 5000620888, 5200014784, 5200010135, 5200010136, 5200010137, 5200025554, 5100026980, 5100026981, 5100026982, 5100029212, 5100025830 |
| G180-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G180 | 5000620660, 5200001322, 5200006903, 5000620303, 5000620658, 5000620659, 5200003161, 5000620886, 5000620884, 5200007861, 5000620304, 5000620885, 5000620305, 5200010140, 5200014470, 5200010138, 5200010139, 5200014471, 5100015615, 5200014469, 5200025555, 5100045089, 5100045575, 5100045590, 5100045591, 5100045592, 5100049844, 5100049845, 5100045576, 5100025832, 5100025842 |
| G240-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G240 | 5000620663, 5200001323, 5200006904, 5000620662, 5000620300, 5000620661, 5200003162, 5000620301, 5000620302, 5200025556, 5100025834 |
| G70 Generator, Custom T4i | G70 | 5200003975, 5200003973, 5200003974, 5200004151, 5200008719, 5200015952, 5100025262, 5200008344, 5100042499, 5100042496, 5100042497, 5100042498, 5100042500 |
| G230 Generator, Custom T4i | G230 | 5000620883, 5000620881, 5000620882, 5200007862, 5200010141, 5200010142, 5200010143, 5100015614, 5100045190, 5100045596, 5100049846, 5100049847, 5100045597 |
| Mobile Generator | G95 | 5200016642, 5200020677, 5100029186 |
| G150 Generator,Hertz,T4 Final | G150 Generator,Hertz,T4 Final | 5100015616 |
| Mobile Generator | G60 | 5200015951, 5200016641 |
| Generator | G40 | 5200015906, 5200015907, 5200016640 |
| Generator | G50 | 5200015909 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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